Posted April 27, 2026
| Message from the Principal | ||||||||
| Dear Summit Families, I hope this message finds you well. As we approach the final five weeks of the school year, we ask for your partnership in encouraging your student to finish strong and maximize their academic progress. For some students, this means completing their final credits for graduation; for others, it is an opportunity to recover credits and strengthen their GPA in preparation for next school year. Please help reinforce the importance of consistent attendance, punctuality, and active engagement in learning. We strongly encourage students to attend office hours, stay on top of assignments, and seek support as needed to ensure a successful end to the year. We would also like to share important information for our senior families. Senior Checkout will take place on Tuesday, May 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Graduation will be held on Saturday, May 16, at the King Center on the Auraria Campus. ( 855 Lawrence Way, Denver, CO 80204) The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m., and graduates are expected to arrive by 8:30 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact the main office. Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Important Reminders Please ensure students arrive on time and ready to learn each day. Encourage students to complete and submit assignments through Schoology. Check school communication platforms regularly for updates, including Thrillshare, Facebook, and the school website. If you know a student interested in attending Summit, please have them complete an application and submit it to the main office to schedule an interview. Spaces are filling quickly. Upcoming Dates May 1: Teacher Professional Day (No school for students) May 8: Cinco de Mayo Carnival May 13: Senior Checkout May 15: Senior Field Trip May 16: Graduation Supervision & Transportation Reminders Students may enter the building beginning at 7:45 a.m.; there is no supervision prior to this time. There is no supervision after 3:55 p.m. Kind regards, Mr. Osorio | ||||||||
| Parent Announcements | ||||||||
| Important dates: May 1: Teacher Professional Day (No school for students) May 8: Cinco de Mayo Carnival May 13: Senior Checkout May 15: Senior Field Trip May 16: Graduation | ||||||||
| Congratulations to our Panthers of the month: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iQ31V0O3_tpnByzapmMEOdChxqgyGmlsVTURPv1l0vw/edit?usp=sharing | ||||||||
| As a reminder our grading policy establishes that in order to pass a class your student needs to get a C or higher grade. If a student gets a D or a lower grade, they will not be passing the class. For more information please see our grading policy which is also in our student-parent handbook and was shared with you during registration: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kvxr_fUT0Rc7_E7nPSgLGCjtOVM2NnDKaUxNppyGauQ/edit?usp=sharing | ||||||||
| Please read the FACE newsletter for resources and events: https://denverpsco.edurooms.com/engage/dps-face-university-title-i/newsletters/dps-face-university-april-20th-may-4th | ||||||||
| FAMILY RESOURCES | ||||||||
| Denver Public Schools Community Hub – The DPS Community Hub offers services at no cost to DPS families and community members. The Community Hub closest to Summit at Castro is located at Johnson Elementary School (1850 S. Irving St., Denver, CO 80219). Please call at 720-424-2970 to make an appointment for any need you may need support with. Link to website here. | ||||||||
| Vuela for Health – Denver-based organization focused on engaging the Latino community through partnerships that builds leaders, promotes public health, and promotes well-being. Vuela Health does this by providing families with access to nutrition, physical activity, obesity, heart disease, cancer, sexual health, child health, mental health, substance abuse, domestic and intimate partner violence, injury prevention, access to health services, and more! Learn more on their website here. | ||||||||
| Family and Community Engagement (FACE) – We are the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department of Denver Public Schools. FACE provides access to resources, information, and support for everyone in the Denver Public Schools community at any point in their life journey. We strive to engage and empower our district’s diverse students and families. Check out family resources here! | ||||||||
| Servicos de la Raza – es una organizacion que ayuda con asesoria legal, recursos de comida, ropa, y otras necesidades. Para mas informacion vaya a este enlace. | ||||||||
| Denver Parks and Recreation – Kids ages 5-18 can sign up for a free My Denver Card, which gives them access to recreation centers, pools and cultural facilities. Link here. | ||||||||
| Food Bank of the Rockies – Food Bank of the Rockies distributes food through partner agencies in 30 counties in Colorado, including most of Metro Denver. Click here to enter your zip code or address and find the food pantry closest to you. Food Bank of the Rockies only distributes food directly to the public from its warehouse the third Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.-noon. Link here. | ||||||||
| Mile High United Way – Mile High United Way has an online food assistance resource center, where families can find information on food pantries, food vouchers, soup kitchens, community meals and more. Link here. | ||||||||
| Child Care – Colorado Shines Child Care Referral at Mile High United Way offers a free child care resource and referral service. Contact a Child Care Navigator 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1-877-338-2273 or email childcareoptions@unitedwaydenver.org. | ||||||||
| Clothes to Kids of Denver – Clothes to Kids of Denver provides free clothes to kids, so kids can feel comfortable and confident in the classroom and focus on success. Click here for eligibility information. | ||||||||
| Toys for Tots – The local Toys for Tots campaign provides holiday toys to families in need. Families can request toys by contacting one of Toys for Tots local partner organizations; click here for a list of those organizations. | ||||||||
| Energy and Utility Cost Assistance or Rental Assistance – Administered by Denver Human Services, the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) helps qualifying low-income households with winter heating costs by paying a portion of home energy bills. In Denver, 8,309 households received help with their utility costs during the 2016/2017 winter months thanks to LEAP. Residents who wish to apply may call 1-866-HEAT-HELP (432-8435). Click here for more information. | ||||||||
| Housing Crisis –The Temporary Rental Utility Assistance Program TRUA program provides rental and/or utility assistance to residents experiencing a housing crisis, offering up to six months of rent assistance and up to $1,000 in utility payments. The city is using the 3-1-1 call center to route residents looking to access housing assistance. Residents can dial Denver’s main information line, 3-1-1, and press 6 for help. Information is also available here. | ||||||||
| Safe2Tell – Safe2Tell is an anonymous report line to report anything that concerns or threatens you, your friends, your family, or your community. Reports are taken any time, any day. Call to make a report at 1-877-542-7233 to make a report or use their online reporting system at this link. | ||||||||
| Important Links | ||||||||
| School Bell Schedule | ||||||||
| School Calendar | ||||||||
| Parent-Student Handbook English | ||||||||
| Manual para Padres y Estudiantes |